Frequent Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Endoscopy Questions

What is a referral?
	When you have a health problem, you should first call your primary care physician (PCP). If the PCP determines that your care requires attention from a Specialist, like a gastroenterologist, a referral may be needed. For most insurance plans, a referral is required to visit a specialist. Your PCP may need 2 to 3 days to get the referral.

What is pre-authorization?
	If the Specialist has determined that you required a special test, such as an endoscopy, you may need to obtain approval or authorization for this test from your insurance company. The Specialist should obtain proper pre-authorization for tests. You may want to call prior to your test to be certain that this has been done.